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Deer Tracks at St. Lawrence University

Posted by Ben Richards,
North Country explorer from North Creek, New York
March 3, 2015

I took this photo after a sleet fall on top of a nice snow layer so the tracks were perfectly preserved. I'm assuming this deer entered the campus of St. Lawrence University to feed upon the plethora of discarded goodies that the students leave behind. It is not uncommon to see deer tracks on campus, but it is uncommon to see them so pronounced. Also, you can tell the deer was under no stress and taking a leisurely stroll due to the incredibly tight gate, which is hard to find in such a densely populated area.